How Light and Color Shape Office Productivity

At 5 Star Plus Design, we transform workspaces into high-performance environments using light and color psychology. Unlike traditional design firms, we combine neuroscience, branding, and ergonomic principles to create offices that look good and work smarter.

Our projects, such as Melchers Office and Advantage Austria, demonstrate the direct impact of strategic design on productivity.

1. Light as a Driver of Well-Being and Performance

According to research from The Executive Centre (2025), optimized lighting (natural and artificial) can increase productivity by up to 23%. This figure rises to 32% when paired with biophilic elements, such as greenery.

Image Source: 5 Star Plus Retail Design – Melchers Office Project
Our approach:
  • Circadian lighting systems that adjust color temperature to sync with natural rhythms.
  • Accent lighting to highlight brand elements. For example, in Melchers Office, we used focused lighting to emphasize corporate identity zones.
  • Dynamic solutions, such as AI-controlled brightness, for personalized comfort.

2. Color as a Silent Brand Ambassador

According to the study “The Impact of Workplace Lighting on Employee Well-Being and Productivity: A Measurement Study” by Belany et al. (2024), optimal lighting design — including illuminance and color emperature — significantly improves employees’ mood, concentration, and job satisfaction.

  • Blue and green promote calmness and concentration, making them ideal for focus zones.
  • Yellow promotes creativity and optimism, making it perfect for brainstorming areas.
  • Red evokes energy and attention, making it great for dynamic spaces.
Image Source: 5 Star Plus Retail Design – Advantage Austria Project
Image Source: 5 Star Plus Retail Design – Melchers Office Project

How We Apply It:

For the Melchers Office project, we incorporated neutral blue tones — also part of the company’s branding identity — together with warm wood finishes to highlight Melchers’ precision and natural elegance while boosting cognitive performance.

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These pairings create a subconscious narrative that aligns spaces with brand values.

Conclusion: Design that works as hard as your team.

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An office is more than just a workspace; it’s a strategic asset. At 5 Star Plus Design, we create environments where light, color, and brand identity converge to produce results.

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Image Source: 5 Star Plus Retail Design